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I will be watching with interest. Go Racers! 10 Pro Cup titles would be very impressive. Rolling Hills just won't go away.

jg2977, thanks for being such a loyal supporter and follower of the Islandian Pro Alliance.

Daily coverage makes a big difference in total views.

When I couldn't recap my playoffs my views ranged from 35 to 125 views per day... that lasted 5 or 6 months... I considered ending the IPA , due to lack of interest... now with daily posting and playoff coverage, the range is 250 per day up to a high of 453 views.

Really appreciate you guys coming back to follow the IPA.
I'm really excited about recapping the Pro Cup Series again.

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SKIPPERS STAY ALIVE IN PRO CUP SERIES; BUT STILL TRAIL RACERS 3-2
Crystal Lake really came alive at the plate and pounded out an 8-5 victory on the road over the high-flying, high-rolling Rolling Hills Racers yesterday afternoon, slowing down their quest for their 10th Pro Cup Trophy. The Skippers banged out 13 hits and 2 homers to cut the Racers down to a three games to two lead in the IPA Pro Cup Series. Crystal Lake is trying to be the third team in history to come back from a 3-1 deficit. The Skippers still need 2 more victories to defeat the Racers.

Center fielder Sookie Murphy, first sacker Culver Jensen, second baseman Gino Lorenzetti and left fielder Jake Osborne sparked the Skippers. Murphy walloped one out of the park in the first frame, good for 3 runs. Jensen belted a 2-run clout in the 6th inning putting them in front for good 7-3. Osborne (.421) had 3 hits, Jensen (.188) and Lorenzetti (.357), along with Heck Fraiser (.260) and Dave Sewell (.377) socked a pair base hits apiece. It was Murphy's 4th and Jensen's 2nd roundtripper in the postseason playoffs.

Liam Gerraghty (.318) starred for the Racers with 3 hits, 2 homers, 3 runs and 3 RBIs. Clifford Stratton also had a 2-run home run. It was homer #4 for Stratton and #3 for Gerraghty.

The two starters took it on the chins. Neither Lloyd Mason, nor Ivan Malek were around at the end. Mason (4-0/3.03 ERA) logged the win, but was blistered for 5 runs in 5 innings, while Malek (1-2/3.41 ERA) lost it. He was even worse, rocked for 7 runs in his 6 innings. Crystal Lake's bullpen came to Mason's rescue with 4 spotless innings. Chip Irby worked the 6th and 7th and Ethan Zahn wrapped up the game, tossing the 8th and 9th.

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Monday, October 27, 2081

ROLLING HILLS WINS !
ROLLING HILLS WINS !
ROLLING HILLS WINS 10TH PRO CUP !

RACERS RALLY TWICE IN GAME 6; CLEMMONS HR WINS 10TH PRO CUP TROPHY
Sure Crystal Lake was behind 3 games to two in the Pro Cup Finals. But all they had to do was win 2 more games. No big deal. Good teams do this all the time. Even in the Pro Cup Series.
Everything was set for the Skippers to capture the 2081 IPA Pro Cup. They had the homefield advantage. Game six and game seven were being played at their own home field, Lakefront Park, where the Skippers are a stellar 51-26.. They had the bats and they had the pitchers. And they had 22-game winner Lloyd Mason was on the hill to boot.

The only problem was the Rolling Hills Racers. They did not cooperate. The visiting Rolling Hills Racers won their 10th Pro Cup Trophy, tops in IPA history. In game six they trailed 3-0 for the first 5 frames. The Racers tied the score at 3-all in the top of the 6th. Catcher Jaron Shufford (.364) drove in the first score with a sacrifice fly ball, Harv Phelan (.309) made it 3-2 with a run-scoring single and the Racers evened it all up on a wild pitch by Lloyd Mason. Crystal Lake regained the lead in the last of the 8th frame on Dave Sewell's (.375) two-bagger. He advanced to third on a wild pitch scored on a ground out by Culver Jensen (.191). But "never say die" Rolling Hills rose to the occasion and won the game and the Pro Cup on pinch hitter Kit Clemmons' (.500) 2-run blast. Reliever Ron Halloran got the win with one and two-thirds scoreless innings. Halloran retired all 5 batters he faced. In the postseason Halloran stood out in the bullpen with 4 saves in 11 appearances. He was 1-1 record-wise with a fine 1.59 ERA. Halloran was a critical part of the Pro Cup crown.

In the early going the Skippers fared well with 2 runs in the opening inning on Culver Jensen's (.191) lead-off solo swat and Don Grady's (.172) RBI ground out. Grady got his second ribby when he made it 3-0 in the 3rd frame with a base hit.

Defending IPA champion White River was the critics' choice to win the postseason playoffs this year. Crystal Lake was the second choice. This year's champion Rolling Hills was ranked the third-best team. Winning skipper Hugo Sutton was overjoyed. It was his second time to claim the cherished trophy. Sutton also sparked the Racers to the overall IPA crown in 2079. He told the press, "We got hitting when we needed it, but more importantly we got the pitching when we needed it. Starters Skeets Kazlauskas, Elvis Hutton and reliever Ron Halloran were vital elements. It sure look like we were headed for a 7th-game showdown. Mason shut us down good for the first 5 frames. Thank goodness for the 3-run 6th that got us back into the game. And Lordy mercy, thank goodness for Kit's glorious 2-run homer, when we were behind a run in the top of the 9th."

Paul Dillon, Crystal Lake's manager just kept shaking his head in disbelief in the press conference. "I just guess it just wasn't meant to be. I thought we would win going into the 6th with a 3-0 lead and again in the 8th when we went ahead again. Yeah buddy, this one really hurts. This was our year to win a Pro Cup. It sure seems like the gods were against us."

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Monday, October 27, 2081

RACERS STRATTON PROCLAIMED IPA PRO CUP MVP IN CLOSE VOTE OVER HALLORAN AND KAZLAUSKAS
The Rolling Hills Racers captured the big prize, the IPA Pro Cup Trophy. That's what all of the players were striving and playing for and they got it. Coming with that was some individual glory, the Pro Cup Series Most Valuable Player Award. Rolling Hills left fielder Clifford Statton got it in a close vote with teammates Ron Halloran and Skeets Kazlauskas.

Stratton garnered 40 of the 108 votes cast in The Islandian Times poll for the standout player in the postseason playoffs. He just barely outdistanced reliever Ron Halloran by 5 votes and starting pitcher Skeets Kazlauskas by 7 votes. The MVP Award is for all three rounds of the playoffs, not just the Pro Cup Finals.

Pro Cup MVP Clifford Stratton hit .313 in 17 games with 5 doubles, 4 homers, 14 RBIs and 13 runs scored. He collected 21 hits in his 71 plate appearances. Ron Halloran stood out in the bullpen with 11 relief appearances, 4 saves, 1.59 ERA and a 1-1 record. Skeets Kazlauskas made his mark with 6 starts, 3-1 record and a 2.54 ERA.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2081

TOP 2081 IPA PERFORMERS PROCLAIMED BY RU AND TU
The Islandian Pro Alliance issued its accolades to the standout performers for the 2081 season. The IPA Most Valuable Player honors went to first baseman Tory Swinnerton of the LaGrange Gators and left fielder Clifford Stratton of the Rolling Hills Racers. The league also announced the top batters, pitchers, rookies and defenders for this season.

SWINNERTON COPS 2ND RU MVP AND GOLDEN BAT AWARD
It's been a year of triumph for 9-year veteran Tory Swinnerton of the LaGrange Gators as he hit his way to the 2081 Ruthlandian Union Golden Bat Award. This is the second time he has nabbed the best hitter award and also his second Ruthlandian Union MVP trophy. Swinnerton also picked up both honors in 2078.

The 29-year-old veteran compiled a .331 average and .406 on-base percentage by putting together 201 hits, 25 doubles, 5 triples, 52 home runs and 75 walks. He also scored 119 times and drove in 115 runs. Swinnerton led the Gators to the RU North title. It was the team's first pennant in 13 seasons. He has won the HR crown 7 times in his career. Swinnerton has walloped 397 homers and has a lifetime .303 BA.

Left fielder Benny Wright (.327 BA/38 HR/126 RBI/124 R) of the Cold Creek Raccoons finished second in voting, while first baseman Bernie Yarbrough (.335 BA/43 HR/117 RBI/90 R) of the Colfax Black Sox finished third.

MAC'S BRANCH CLAIMS RU GOLDEN ARM TROPHY
The Wynnamac Sundowners have a rising superstar or maybe even a budding Hall-of-Famer in the making. It's Clifton Branch, this year's Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm Award selection. This blossoming 26-year-old hurler wowed fans, peers and sportswriters with a fabulous performance. For the second straight season he won 22 games. Branch is a first-time winner. The Sundowners tied for second place in the RU East this year. The Cold Creek Raccoons beat them out by 6 games.

Branch compiled a 22-6 record in 32 starts, tallied 172 strikeouts in 274 innings and recorded a 2.36 ERA. Other clubs managed only a .224 batting average against him. He is in his 7th season.

Hawk Templeton (23-7/2.56 ERA) of the Elnora Clippers finished second in voting, while Jim Brockington (22-6/2.36 ERA) of the Belair Beach Sunbirds finished third.

MARSTON FRESHMEN HURLER RYCHLESKI NAMED BEST NEWCOMER IN THE RU
Milosz Rychleski was an outstanding performer this season for Marston, earning the Ruthlandian Union Rookie of the Year Award. He went 11-6 on the year in 20 starts, striking out 68 in 148.2 innings while piecing together a 2.78 ERA. Rychleski is a 32-year-old rookie. Glasco traded him to the Nine at the July trade deadline.

Center fielder Yasha Krychevsky (.269 BA/71 games) of the Ancona Jumbos finished second in voting, while Tokaji Irabu (11-16/4.15 ERA) of the Claxton Diamonds finished third.

ROLLING HILLS STRATTON HONORED AS TYCOBBIAN UNION MVP
What a year for Rolling Hills left fielder Clifford Stratton. In just his third season the Racers won the TU West race and copped their 10th Pro Cup crown, defeating the Crystal Lake Skippers in a 6-game affair. For his outstanding performance Stratton was selected the 2081 Tycobbian Union Most Valuable Player. Only 24 years of age, he batted .317 in 152 games with 171 hits, 35 doubles, 7 triples, 24 roundtrippers, 91 RBIs, 101 runs and 18 stolen bases. Stratton was also chosen the IPA postseason MVP. He hit .313 in 17 games with 5 twobaggers, 4 homers, 14 ribbies and 13 runs scored.

Stratton outpolled Golden Bat winner Bobby Delaney (.336 BA/41 HR/125 RBI/103 R) of Arlon and pitcher Kent Burleigh (19-7-2.81 ERA) of East Point in the MVP balloting.

ARLON'S DELANEY TOP SWINGER IN TU GOLDEN BAT POLL
The future looks extremely bright for Bobby Delaney. At the age of 23, many players are still trying to find their way in Islandian Pro Alliance. Delaney has not only found his way, he's already established himself as one of the game's brightest stars, today being named the winner of the Tycobbian Union Golden Bat Award. "I didn't expect to hit .336 this year, that's for sure," the right fielder said. The Arlon Champions star also put up a .383 on-base percentage this year, with 198 hits, 27 doubles, 3 triples, 41 home runs, 125 RBIs and 103 runs scored. The Champions ran a good race this year in the TU West, winding up third behind IPA Pro Cup champion Rolling Hills. Arlon finished third, 8 GB.

Clifford Stratton (.317 BA/24 HR/92 RBI/104 R/18 SB) of the Rolling Hills Racers finished second in voting, while Scotty McCandlish (.309 BA/40 HR/98 RBI/114 R) of the Arlon Champions finished third.

RASCALS' MUNSEY HONORED AS TU GOLDEN ARM
It was a dream season for 32-year-old portsider Jimbo Munsey of White River Rascals. He pitched his way to a 22-4 record and carted off the 2081 Tycobbian Union Golden Arm Award. Working 253 innings this year, Munsey made 29 starts, struck out 122 and crafted a 2.42 ERA. He gave up 209 hits and 89 walks and limited other teams to a .227 average. Munsey has found late-career success in White River. The Rascals are his 4th club. He has pitched 5 seasons with the Rascals. A late bloomer, Munsey never had a winning season in his first 6 years in the IPA. In the last three years Munsey has posted 53 victories with only 28 defeats. White River has won the TU North the last two seasons. The Rascals were the Pro Cup champion a year ago.

Artie Hilton (20-7/2.76 ERA) of the Southport Sun Sox finished second in the Golden Arm voting, while Kent Burleigh (19-7/2.81 ERA) of the East Point Panthers finished third.

HARTSDALE'S MANNON TOP TU ROOK
The Tycobbian Union has made it official -- Calvin Mannon is the winner of the Rookie of the Year Award. In 2081 the Hartsdale right fielder was solid performer with a .357 batting average in 63 games, 14 home runs and 50 RBIs. Mannon also had 30 walks, scored 54 runs and posted a .439 on-base percentage. The Hellcats wound up in the fourth spot in the TU North Division and trailed pennant winner White River by 19 games.

Mannon's Hellcat teammate in left field Jorah Hladki (.273 BA/18 HR/58 RBI/48 R) finished second in the voting, while shortstop Tommy Johnson (.235 BA/7 HR/50 RBI/53 R/150 games) of the North Hills Hawks finished third.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2081

IPA PICKS BEST GOLDEN GLOVEMEN
Who are the Golden Glove Award winners? They are the guys that steal outs. They make spectacular plays, but they also consistently make the routine plays. This year in the
Ruthlandian Union these defensive stalwarts made a name for themselves with their gloves. Shortstop Ollie Daggs of the Eastshore Cotton Kings was named for the 8th time
in his career. Belair Beach second sacker Evan Murdock was honored for the 4th time.

2081 Ruthlandian Union Golden Glove Team:
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They flashed the leather all year and saved countless hits and runs for their teams. The following players are the Golden Glove Award winners for the Tycobbian Union in 2081.
Chicopee second baseman Oliver MacKay made it for the 5th time, Kenwood shortstop John Bircher for his 3rd time and Cape Coral center fielder also for the 3rd time.
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Thursday, October 30, 2081

TWO FIRST-TIME WINNERS SELECTED TOP IPA SKIPPERS, SUTTON AND TOSCANO HONORED
The Islandian Pro Alliance presented its 2081 Manager of the Year Awards to Hugo Sutton of the Rolling Hills Racers and Lenny Toscano of the Cold Creek Raccoons. Both of them are youthful skippers. Sutton is just 41 and has been at the helm of the Racers for 5 years, while Toscano is 45 years of age and in his 6th season as manager.

RH RACERS' HUGO SUTTON BEST SKIPPER IN TU
Club officials have reported seeing Hugo Sutton at the ballpark as early as 7 am. His dedication, coupled with a shrewd management style and a knack for knowing "who's hot and who's not" earned Sutton the Tycobbian Union Manager of the Year Award for 2081.

"I guess you could say I pushed all the right buttons at the right time for the Racers to have the season we did. But keep in mind, too, that I also had a group of dedicated ballplayers who played their hearts out. I thank them for winning this award for me."

There was much joy in Rolling Hills this season. Their beloved Racers took first place in the Tycobbian Union West, rounding out the year with a 96-58 record. They also won their 10th Pro Cup to cap off a splendid season. Sutton improved his Racers from third place and 83-71 the previous year. Rolling Hills finished 10 games back in the pennant race.

Sutton was a sensational 9-time All-Star outfielder for Rolling Hills from 2062 to 2078, batting .308 in his career with 371 homers. He led them to 3 Pro Cup titles in 2067, 2069 and 2075. Sutton took over as a player-manager in 2077 following the legendary Billy Christianson, who won 5 Pro Cups and was chosen Manager of the Year a record 7 times. Sutton retired as a player in 2078. This was his first Manager of the Year Award.

COLD CREEK'S TOSCANO NAMED BEST MANAGER IN RU
Lenny Toscano stepped before the microphone today and accepted his Ruthlandian Union Manager of the Year award, thanking the whole Cold Creek Raccoons organization for making the 2081 season such a success.

Toscano struggled to find the right words. "My father was a drill instructor in the military. He taught me that you have to work hard, set goals and accept responsibility for your actions. That's what the entire Cold Creek organization did this year. My dedicated owner, coaching staff, hard-working and talented players and loyal front office all made this award possible. I thank them for it."

And what a year it was. Toscano sparked the Raccoons to a 90-64 record and a first-place finish in the Ruthlandian Union West standings. Cold Creek came in fourth last year with a 75-79 mark and wound up 16 games behind in the pennant race.

Toscano labored for 17 years on the mound for the mediocre Cold Creek Raccoons from 2057 to 2073, putting up a 144-170 mark and a 3.95 ERA. In all his seasons the Raccoons never made the postseason. Toscano retired in '73 as a player and took over the managerial reins in '76. He only had modest success until this year's pennant-winning season. Like Sutton, Toscano is a first-time honoree.
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Thanks to all of you for following the Islandian Pro Alliance.
It has really rebounded as far as views since I began posting almost daily reports.

I'll get busy and set up the 2082 IPA season.

I'm getting concerned. The AI is not creating enough young players. The 2081 rookie class was very poor. My teams are getting up in age.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2082

82ND IPA SEASON ON THE HORIZON; STARTS FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The Islandian Pro Alliance is back on the diamond and back in business for their 82nd season. Opening Day is set for this Friday afternoon all across Islandia. Other sports have season openers, but baseball's Opening Day marks the ceremonial beginning of spring. Considered by many to be a national holiday, the opening of the baseball season brings with it the hope that this is your team's year. Whether it's the first pitch or the first ballpark hot dog of the season, Opening Day is a cause for optimism, hope, and for some, even a reason to call in sick to work or school.

It may only be 1/154th of the season, but fans and players alike feel a unique anticipation. Opening Day may be the beginning of a fairy tale season for your favorite team, the debut of a Hall of Famer, the unveiling of a new ballpark, or a spectacular performance, like a no-hit game.

The pick of the litter in Islandian Pro Alliance baseball circles for the new 2082 season is the Crystal Lake Skippers, the top dog according to the pronosticators in this year's preseason poll by The Islandian Times. The Skippers looks like the best in the Ruthlandian Union, while the East Point Panthers will survive the dogfight in the Tycobbian Union. The two defending division winners are the mostly likely to succeed in their leagues and meet for the much-treasured IPA Pro Cup Trophy, which currently rests in Rolling Hills, last year's winner.

And away we go in a rapid preseason review of the 8 divisions in the Ruthlandian and Tycobbian Unions.

KILKENNY CATS PREVAIL IN A 5-TEAM FRACAS
5 clubs will grapple for the Ruthlandian North Division crown. Kilkenny (88-66) is favored by a slight margin over runners-ups LaGrange (84-70), last year's champ, and Ancona (84-70). The Ranford Bulls (82-72) and Taranto Tars (80-74) will also be contenders. No more than 8 games will separate the 5 teams.

CL SKIPPERS SAILING HIGH AGAIN IN RU SOUTH
For the 4th year in a row the Crystal Lake Skippers (98-56) will win the Ruthlandian South and by a wide margin. The Sailors have the best pitching by far and also possess a solid offense. Valka (82-72), Waleska (80-74), Grand City (79-75) and Belair Beach (78-76) will battle for second place. Crystal Lake was a Pro Cup finalist last year, falling to IPA king Rolling Hills in 6 games.

'COONS, MACS, CLIPPERS AND KINGS CLASH IN RU EAST
For the first time in over 4 decades the Cold Creek Raccoons (87-67) won the Ruthlandian East flag and they would love to do it again. So would 3 of their division rivals, the Wynnamac Sundowners (85-69), Elnora Clippers (84-70) and Eastshore Cotton Kings (80-74). It is forecast to be a knockdown fight-to-the-finish. The Macs have taken 3 of the last 6 pennants in the RU East.

CANNONS TO REPEAT IN RU WEST BIG-TIME
3 of the last 5 seasons the Fort Benton Cannons (91-63) have been the best in the RU West. And there's a very good chance the Cannons will do it again -- and by a wide margin. This year the Middlefield Roosters (82-72), Stoner Silver Sox (79-75) and Volusia Vigilantes (78-76) will not have what it takes to topple hard-hitting and high-scoring Fort Benton. The Cannons are the class of the division.

HOT RACE IN TU NORTH; Z'S PICKED IN CLOSE 6-TEAM BATTLE
The White River Rascals (87-67) have been the dominant team in the Tycobbian North Division, winning it the last two years. They even won the Pro Cup two seasons ago. The Rascals will be in the hunt again this year, but they may be beaten out in a photo finish by the Luxora Zorros (88-66). It will be a jam-packed jam in the TU North with the Fairfax Frogs (84-70), Hartsdale Hellcats (82-72) and Blue Lake Blue Caps (81-73) all challenging the main two clubs closely. Even 6th place Mahaska (78-76) has an outside shot at the division crown.

SUPER DUPER SKUFFLE IN TU SOUTH; 'CANES, TYPHOONS, ELITES AND SUNSETS WILL CONTEST
Cape Coral won the Tycobbian South handily last year by 8 games over second place Colchester and 10 better than perennial power Turon. The forecast this year is for a much tighter race. The Hurricanes (85-69) will narrowly beat out Turon (84-70), Colchester (83-71) and Summerland (82-72) in a whale of a battle. The Typhoons have triumphed 8 times in the last 13 seasons. Turon also won 2 Pro Cups in 2072 and 2078. But they have missed the mark the last 2 years.

PANTHERS ON THE PROWL FOR 3RD STRAIGHT TU EAST TITLE
Hapless and downtrodden for over 3 decades, the East Point Panthers (90-64) have finally got on the right track with two straight Tycobbian East titles. The Cats are on the prowl for their 3rd division flag in a row. East Point just might be the best team in the Tycobbian Union. The Panthers have rock-solid pitching. They are a very slight favorite by 2 games on the Ozarka Naturals (88-66), who also have strong pitching. The third place High Mesa Buckaroos (83-71)are also expected to be in the mix with their quality pitching and home-run power. The fourth place Midway Wolves (79-75) could also be in the chase.

VIKS TEAM TO BEAT IN TU WEST; PRO CUP CHAMP RACERS RIGHT ON THEIR TAILS
Most likely two teams will be the prime contenders this year in the Tycobbian West. The Bayview Vikings (89-65) are the best bet to dethrone the current IPA Pro Cup champion Rolling Hills Racers (87-67), but not by much, just 2 games. Coming in 3rd in the TU West standings will be the Kenwood Wildcats (82-72), 7 GB.
Chicopee (79-75) will be a distant 4th, 10 games off the pace.

2080 Ruthlandian Union Division Preseason Picks

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Thursday, July 16, 2082

PRESEASON CHOICES HAVING TOUGH TIME IN IPA AT MIDSEASON
Only two of the preseason choices by the baseball experts are on the top of the Islandian Pro Alliance standings at midseason. Both of the preseason favorites are in the Ruthlandian Union. The Kilkenny Cats in the RU North and the Crystal Lake Skippers in the RU South. Even they don't have safe and secure leads. The Cats are up by only 3 games over the Taranto Tars, while it's even closer in the RU South. The Skippers have a skimpy 2-game margin over Grand City.

Four of the favored clubs are still in the running and within a few games of first place in their respective divisions. Cold Creek is running third in the RU East, 4 games off the pace of first place Elnora and Fort Benton is clinging close in the RU West. The Cannons are in second place, just 3 games behind the Forest City Firebirds. In the Tycobbian East East Point is 3 games behind leading Ozarka and in the Tycobbian West, Rolling Hills is in the third spot, 3 games out. The Kenwood Wildcats have the lead at midyear.

Two of the preseason favorites White River and Cape Coral did not have good first halves. In the TU North the third place Rascals trail first place Hartsdale by 8 games. Over in the TU South the Hurricanes are in the second spot in the standings, but 8 games in back of the top team, the Turon Typhoons. Both White River and Cape Coral have a tough task to get back into the pennant chase, so far behind.

Turon has the most comfortable lead at midyear. The Typhoons are 8 games up on defending champion Cape Coral in the Tycobbian South race. The Hartsdale Hellcats is 5 games better than the runner-up Fairfax Frogs in the Tycobbian North. In 6 of the 8 divisions, it's anybody's ballgame. All the races are wide open and competitive.

In the 82nd IPA All-Star Game at Rolling Hills, Tycobbia continued to rule the roost with a 4-0 victory over the Ruthlandian All-Stars. Down through the years the TU Stars have dominated the All-Star Classic with 53 victories and only 29 defeats.

2082 IPA Midseason Leaders

2082 IPA Midseason Standings

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Monday, October 28, 2082

CRYSTAL LAKE, LAGRANGE AND CAPE CORAL ONLY REPEAT CHAMPS IN IPA; PRO CUP CHAMP ROLLING HILLS FALTERS
There will be a new Pro Cup champion this season in the Islandian Pro Alliance. Reigning king Rolling Hills wound up a distant third to the Kenwood Wildcats in the Tycobbian West race and did not qualify for the postseason playoffs. The only preseason favorites to win their division flags were the Crystal Lake Skippers in the Ruthlandian South and the Cape Coral Hurricanes in the Tycobbian South. The LaGrange Gators were picked third in the Ruthlandian North, but finally won out over Taranto and Ranford in a close race.

The Pro Cup playoffs Union qualifiers are the LaGrange Gators, Crystal Lake Skippers, Elnora Clippers and Forest City Firebirds in the Ruthlandian Union. The Tycobbian Union teams are the Hartsdale Hellcats, Cape Coral Hurricanes, Ozarka Naturals and Kenwood Wildcats.

2082 Islandian Pro Alliance Season Recap

RUTHLANDIAN UNION REVIEW

RU North
GREAT SEPTEMBER MAKES GATORS TOPS IN RU NORTH
RU North Division champion LaGrange (86-68) started off slowly in April, but got engaged in May, but trailed Ranford by 6 games going into September. Then the Gators soared 18-6 and swept the pennant in a tight, photo finish with Taranto (85-69) and Ranford (83-71). The Gators edged out the Tars by one game and the Bulls by 3 games. Preseason favorite Kilkenny led most of the season but floundered badly in August and September (23-31) and dropped out of contention. This was the second season in a row that LaGrange won the RU North.

RU South
SKIPPERS SECOND-HALF SURGE WINS THE RU SOUTH TITLE
Crystal Lake (96-58) captured its 4th straight RU South flag. The Skippers were favored to win and they finally did. They stayed close most of the year and moved up to the top spot in July and gradually pulled away and beat Belair Beach (90-64) by 6 games and Valka (87-67) by 9 games.

RU East
CLIPPERS TRIUMPH IN 4-TEAM RACE IN RU EAST
For the first time in 7 seasons the Elnora Clippers (88-66) bagged the RU East pennant in a dynamic four-team season-long tussle with preseason-favored Cold Creek (87-67), Wynnamac Sundowners (85-69) and Marston Nine (83-71). Only 5 games separated them at season's end.

RU West
FIREBIRDS BURN FORT BENTON IN SEPTEMBER STRETCH DRIVE
The preseason forecast called for Forest City (94-60) to finish dead last in the Ruthlandian West. The prediction was right for the first month of the season, fortunately for the Firebirds the pundits badly missed it overall. Miraculously Forest City copped its first division crown since 2068. Defending champion Fort Benton was expected to easily take the pennant. At midseason the pennant chase settled down to a two-team affair. Forest City surged in September with a 17-7 mark and bettered second place Fort Benton by 5 games. The final month was not kind to the Cannons. They wound up the month 11-13.


2082 Ruthlandian Union Final Standings
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